Monthly Archives: January 2009
Bevel and Boss
No, I don’t understand, per say. But I got a crush on you.
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Hippies? Really?
Where’s this party at? Is what I want to know. But I’m just going to have to settle with the helpful synopsis posted by YouTube user kasiharjuna: Hare Rama Hare Krishna – Dum Maro Dum By: Zeenat Aman Singer: Asha … Continue reading
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Do’s
When it comes time to select from your wardrobe which oversize James Dean belt buckle goes with which hardware store bought chain worn as jewelry goes with which set of denim on denim goes with the given hair-DO you find … Continue reading
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Anti-Invisibility Cape
The average size of an automobile, afternoon tea (of course), hats not for warmth, that for them “fanny pack” is really crude while “bum bag” is a reasonable term for a fanny pack, serving an honest pint when a pint … Continue reading
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Updike at Rest
“John Updike was the best American writer of the second half of the 20th century. I mean, I’ve read all of his books.” —My dad, Mike McGettigan, who is generally a nonfiction, presidential biography sort of guy. “Rabbit at Rest … Continue reading
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Trees for the Tub
Lisa and I just got home from visiting Leila Castle at her lovely cabin up in Pt. Reyes Station, where we picked up a stash of bath salts to be made available at the shop. Leila first started working with … Continue reading
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Sesame Street Song
Even more stoked than the young man in the red v-neck sweater up on the top of the fire escape prop.
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A Town for All Seasons
Where I am and what I look forward to fighting for, living in The Town That Fought to Save Itself, as depicted by Orville Schell in 1974. “Summer,” especially, kills me.
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OSBORN/WOODS Sunday #2
A SENTIMENTAL CARD Copyright ©1966 OSBORN/WOODS, Nevada City, California. U Pine 4 Eye? No worries—deadstock originals available at the shop. (Indeed I woke this morning to snow softly falling on the Nevada City—er, Grass Valley—pines. Thanks so much Wendy + … Continue reading
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Everything Old Is New Again
Really good dance moves and possibly better apartment inspiration from Bob Fosse’s “All That Jazz.” There is nothing in this world better than two on one in-house dance recitals.
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Admirable Quality #728, 729
Barack Hussein Obama’s first signature as President—gorgeous! So then, today’s entry to the ongoing list of his admirable qualities is Penmanship. Good to know. You can add that to yesterday’s admirable quality—being the man to order the shut down of … Continue reading
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Mr. Rock Man
My dear Ian, Lisa and Sus—next time you find yourself on the edge of your own Pointless Forrest, with no projector with which to watch your favorite Harry Nilsson movie narrated by Ringo Starr—don’t get yourself all racked up and … Continue reading
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At Sea
From the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston collection of vintage Japanese postcards.
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Rainbow Power!
(Possibly) available at the shop. These ladies are fairly large, measuring 18 1/4″ x 26″, and man, do they know just what to do. I’m guessing they’re from the 30′s. Both are signed MS Brand, both may be considered your … Continue reading
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Sara’s Score
Sara picked this up in town, tucked away in the only possible establishment that would offer such a wonder. It’s got a white ribbon sash leftover on the backside from the time it was exhibited in the 1979 Festival of … Continue reading
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Farewell Drew Christie!
Today Mista Christie returned home from his week of assiduous pen to paper work at our house—but not before bestowing this very fine portrait from his Moleskin kit upon our entryway table. We thank you, Drew, and hope to see … Continue reading
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Look to the Rainbow
If I may, I would like to suggest that for the next Obama swearing in, Aretha should sing this classic from 1986 instead of another big time anthem-type deal. Also I suggest that she accompanies herself on piano, because she … Continue reading
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